Valeri Nichushkin - NHL News & Rumors

Dishes two assists in win Nichushkin recorded two assists and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact Nichushkin had gone four contests without a point prior to Thursday. The 31-year-old will likely fill a top-six role during the playoffs, though he probably won't be a leader on offense. He concludes the regular season with 49 points, 160 shots on net, 55 hits and a plus-9 rating across 72 appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scott Wedgewood stops 22 shots, Avs beat Kraken 2-0 to break franchise's single-season points mark

Nick Blankenburg scored a second-period goal, Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0 to break the...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Goal of the Season? Valeri Nichushkin scores between the legs | NHL.com Avalanche forward scores shorthanded goal after defensive play to pad Colorado’s lead

APRIL 8 • NHL.COM

Scores twice in return to lineup Nichushkin scored two goals on six shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

Impact Nichushkin returned to the lineup after missing Sunday's loss to St. Louis due to an upper-body injury, and he did it in style by scoring twice. This was the first time he scored two goals in a single game since his hat-trick against the Blues on Dec. 31, and it was just his fourth outing with two or more goals this season. Despite holding a top-six role in the lineup, Nichushkin has tallied 17 goals and 47 points across 67 regular-season contests. This 17-goal output is tied for his lowest mark in his last five seasons after scoring 21 and 28 in the two previous campaigns, respectively.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

UNREAL Goal by Nichushkin 🔥🙌

APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Deadspin | Valeri Nichushkin scores twice as Avalanche clinch top spot in West Deadspin | Valeri Nichushkin scores twice as Avalanche clinch top spot in West

APRIL 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Avalanche host the Flames after Nichushkin's 2-goal game

The Colorado Avalanche host the Calgary Flames after Valeri Nichushkin's two-goal game against the St. Louis Blues in the Avalanche's 3-1 win

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Avalanche vs. Blues | NHL Highlights | April 07, 2026

APRIL 8 • YOUTUBE

Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Valeri Nichushkin scored twice and Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch the Central Division and the top seed in the Western Conference

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Returning against Blues Nichushkin (upper body) will be back in the lineup versus St. Louis on Tuesday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Nichushkin returns, having missed just one game due to his upper-body problem. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran forward was stuck in a seven-game goal drought, though he chipped in five assists and 14 shots over that stretch. Nichushkin should take on a middle-six role for the club moving forward and could see time with the man advantage.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled day-to-day Nichushkin (upper body) is day-to-day and might be an option for Tuesday's game in St. Louis, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Sunday.

Impact Nichushkin sat out Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Blues due to his upper-body injury. Head coach Jared Bednar said after the game that the team will not take chances with any players who are dealing with an injury this time of year. If Nichushkin ends up playing in St. Louis on Tuesday, Nazem Kadri would probably revert to a third-line role, while Zakhar Bardakov would likely be a healthy scratch.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas breaks late tie to complete first hat trick, Blues beat Avalanche 3-2

Robert Thomas broke a tie with 2:50 left to complete his first NHL hat trick and the St. Louis Blues kept their late postseason charge rolling with a 3-2 victory over the Colorado...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Contending with UBI Nichushkin will be sidelined for Sunday's home matchup against the Blues due to an upper-body injury.

Impact Nichushkin managed 16:43 of ice time in Saturday's 2-0 win in Dallas, so it's not known when exactly he got hurt. Nazem Kadri will slide into the top six Sunday as a result of Nichushkin being unavailable, while Zakhar Bardakov will draw back into the lineup in a fourth-line capacity. The Avalanche will play the Blues again Tuesday in St. Louis.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Blues visit the Avalanche after Holloway's 2-goal game

The St. Louis Blues visit the Colorado Avalanche after Dylan Holloway scored two goals in the Blues' 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Provides two assists in loss Nichushkin registered two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Nichushkin has a goal and six helpers over his last seven contests. The 31-year-old winger continues to contribute in a top-six role, though he had just 13:01 of ice time Tuesday despite the Avalanche needing to push for offense. He's up to 45 points, 147 shots on net, 53 hits, 24 PIM, 23 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 65 appearances this season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

NHL or Track Meet?? 🏃‍♂️🥇😂

APRIL 2 • YOUTUBE

Goal, assist in Friday's win Nichushkin scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Nichushkin had gone four games without a point prior to Friday. The 31-year-old winger is up to 15 goals, 40 points, 133 shots on net, 48 hits and a plus-4 rating over 59 appearances. He's currently on the top line and will likely stay there as long as both of Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) and Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) are sidelined.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season

The Colorado Avalanche are the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado’s 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Scores in Tuesday's loss Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Nichushkin briefly tied the game with his third-period tally. The winger has two goals and an assist over his last four contests. For the season, he's up to 14 goals, 38 points, 122 shots on net, 44 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-6 rating over 54 appearances in a top-six role. Nichushkin should continue to see prime minutes while Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) and Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) are out on a week-to-week basis.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers vs. Avalanche | NHL Highlights | March 10, 2026

MARCH 11 • YOUTUBE

McDavid's late power-play winner lifts the Oilers past the Avalanche 4-3

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two goals, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Tuesday night

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Nets late equalizer Nichushkin scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-4 shootout win over the Stars.

Impact Nichushkin scored with 15 seconds left in regulation to tie the game. He ended a nine-game goal drought with the clutch tally, though he still picked up seven assists in that span. For the season, the 31-year-old winger is up to 13 goals, 37 points, 118 shots on net, 44 hits and a plus-5 rating over 52 appearances. Nichushkin is likely to continue seeing top-six minutes, though the Avalanche's addition of Nazem Kadri at the trade deadline gives them the potential to run three scoring lines.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Valeri Nichushkin plays hero as Avs top Stars in battle of NHL's best Deadspin | Valeri Nichushkin plays hero as Avs top Stars in battle of NHL's best

MARCH 7 • DEADSPIN.COM

NHL-leading Avalanche win 5-4 in shootout to end Stars' franchise-record 10-game winning streak

Valeri Nichushkin scored with 15 seconds remaining in regulation, then made one of NHL-leading Colorado’s two shots in a shootout to beat Dallas 5-4

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

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